School of Public Policy 604 - Program&Policy Eval
Spring
2019
01
3.00
Valerie Cooley
W 9:05AM 11:35AM
UMass Amherst
19398
Machmer E - 23
vcooley@umass.edu
19399
This course equips students with tools to evaluate the success of public and nonprofit policies and programs. Course topics will survey basic practices such as process and outcome evaluation, as well as techniques such as experimental and quasi-experimental designs for effective policy and program administration. In addition, the course explores the advantages of using evaluation as a mechanism for program improvement.